Mémoires du maréchal Marmont, duc de Raguse (3/9) by Marmont
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"Mémoires du maréchal Marmont, duc de Raguse" by Marmont is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the author’s military experiences and observations, particularly focusing on the events in Dalmatia during the early 19th century. The narrative primarily revolves around Marmont's role in military operations and his reflections on the challenges faced by the French army, particularly concerning health care for the soldiers and the regional geopolitics involving
Russia and the Ottoman Empire. The opening of the memoirs introduces Marmont’s arrival in Raguse and outlines the immediate challenges he faced, including the dire conditions of the French troops and the inadequacies in their supply lines. He describes the state of the army's hospitals and the high mortality rates among soldiers, emphasizing the importance of proper medical care and administrative efficiency. Marmont's observations provide insights into the military strategies and diplomatic maneuvers of the time, as he prepares to fortify Raguse against potential threats while navigating relationships with local leaders, including the pacha of Bosnia. His meticulous description of the military and civilian contexts sets a foundation for the ensuing narrative of conflict, administration, and the role of leadership in wartime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Marmont, Auguste Frédéric Louis Viesse de, duc de Raguse, 1774-1852 |
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| Title | Mémoires du maréchal Marmont, duc de Raguse (3/9) |
| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Valérie Auroy, Rénald Lévesque (html version) and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- History -- 1789-1900 |
| Subject | Marmont, Auguste Frédéric Louis Viesse de, duc de Raguse, 1774-1852 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30013 |
| Release Date | Sep 17, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 518 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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